A Sherman parent told the Sherman Independent School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 11 that his daughter no longer has a safe route to walk to school and urged the district to restore a prior bus stop serving the Fairview/Pioneer area.

Joseph Carr, who identified himself as living at 317 West Texas Street, said his daughter began attending Pioneer this year and now is expected to walk about a block to Fairview Elementary to reach a crosswalk that lacks sidewalks and adult crossing protection. "I don't believe my daughter's safe walking to school and walking from school in that scenario, and I would like to ask that that bus be reinstated," Carr said during the public comment portion of the board meeting.

Why it matters: Restoring bus service or adding crossing protection would directly affect the student's daily commute and the district's transportation resources. Carr said he contacted district staff and facilities before bringing the issue to the board.

What the district said: Board members directed Superintendent Dr. O'Neil to follow up with Carr. "We'll have Dr. O'Neil ... reach out to you and discuss that further," a board member told Carr after his remarks.

Discussion vs. decision: Carr's comment was a public request; the board recorded a direction to staff to follow up but did not take a formal vote or make an immediate operational commitment during the meeting.

Next steps: The district will contact Carr to discuss potential transportation or crossing-safety options and whether any short-term measures (temporary crossing guard, bus reinstatement) are feasible. The transcript did not specify timing or a staff person assigned beyond the superintendent's promise to follow up.

Ending: The board moved on to its agenda after the public comment period; no motion or formal action on the bus request was recorded in the meeting minutes or transcript.